Water in the Bilge
Tim, A couple of possibilities come to mind: How full is your fresh water tank that is under the forward berth? There is a large inspection port top center on that tank that is famous for leaking. To fix some of us have added a 2x4 support over the top of this port after tightening it in place with teflon tape on the threads. You might also check the feed hose from the water tank. To get to it you have to remove the drawer unit--remove the drawers and then remove the 4 or 6 screws holding the frame and it will slide out. Second is the anchor locker drain hose. There is a hose that feeds water from the anchor locker to outside the hull on starboard side. Perhaps this hose has come off or is leaking and that is allowing boat wash water into the bilge. Also check the inspection port that is next to the windlass switch. Third, is the drain hose from the sink to the thru-hull OK and are the clamps tight? Lastly, do you have a speed and/or depth transducer? Mine are located just forward of the mast step. If one of those were leaking you'd get water in the forward bilge pocket. The Y-valve you refer to selects pump out from either the refer drain (one position) or from the shower drain (the other position). If you've been using the shower and there is soapy water present, I suppose it could be connected to this. But it seems odd that the water would show up in the forward section of the bilge. If those aren't it, then is this happening after a wash or after a rain? I do find a little water in that area after a heavy (for So. Calif.) rain that I believe comes in down the mast following the path of the mast electrical wires. Happens very rarely and isn't much (but we don't get much rain here). Good Luck--Hope you find it. Gary C310 #230
